Cherry Cobbler Muffins Made Easy Recipe
Delight in these easy-to-make Cherry Cobbler Muffins featuring a tender, fluffy base loaded with juicy cherries and topped with a sweet cinnamon streusel. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these muffins combine the classic charm of cobbler with the convenience of a muffin form.
- Author: lina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Muffin Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
Streusel Topping
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Mix Batter: Carefully fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Then, fold in the pitted cherries to distribute evenly without overmixing.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the softened butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set perfectly.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cherries as per availability; if using frozen, do not thaw to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender.
- The streusel topping adds a delightful crunch and can be customized with nuts if desired.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
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